Astley signalbox 1979
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The photograph on this page of Astley signalbox 1979 by Peter Whatley as part of the Geograph project.
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Astley signalbox 1979
Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: Unknown
A Manchester Victoria to Llandudno train passes over the level crossing at Astley on Chat Moss in August 1979. The houses on the left were originally for the crossing keepers who were effectively marooned in the middle of the Moss.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.470511
Longitude
-2.448588